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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1908

Page

10

Kendig Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

South Muscatine marks the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Kendig. The couple hosts a full day celebration at their Oregon street home with a noon course dinner after invitations went to relatives and close friends. They have lived in the area for fifty years and remain popular locally. A separate note mentions a small Fruitland social with Halloween decor and games.

Oregon Street John Kendig Kendig Fruitland South Muscatine Fruitland Hall Will Ryan Raymond Wash Jacob Seltzer Scott White Wisconsin Street Stewart Road Sydney Carpenter Ainsworth Will Kendig John Lanning Indiana Harry Thorpe Wapello Stella Moore Cranston Geneva Terry Davenport Clyde Ryan Washington

Concert at Mulford Church Delights Muscatine Audience

Large crowd attends a Mulford Congregational church concert featuring local artists. Chapel orchestra, Sunday school choir, violin duets, piano duet, readings, vocal selections, and instrumental pieces receive praise. Several local residents are noted arriving, visiting, or returning from travels.

Mulford Congregational Church Helen Dealing Marguerite Linn Flora Connor Ida Appel C. Knight Julia Einhausen Mae Kent Rosetta Wagner Muscatine Aura Appel Fred Lindsay Chapel Quarter

Runaway Wrecks Fred Bohling Injures Rider

Fred Bohling of the Island was injured when a horse draw wagon ran away at the Oregon street watering trough. He suffered a fractured rib and chest bruising and was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. doctors expect recovery.

South Muscatine Fred Bohling Bellevue Hospital Mr. Bohling Oregon Street Bohling A. J. Weaver West Hill Hospital

Quarterly Rideting Opens South Muscatine Methodist Conference

The fall conference of the South Muscatine circuit opened at 1 30 pm at the Musserville church with Rev J A Boatman presiding. Reports dominated the first session as members awaited late afternoon decisions before concluding the conference tomorrow. Also announced is the Relief Hose company masquerade ball at Hare hall this evening. The Hallowe en event is a long standing annual affair for the South End company.

South Muscatine Methodist Church Musserville J. A. Boatman Island the Relief Hose Company Hare Hall Hallowe’en South End Company

A Cure for Indigestion With Diapepsin Promise

A 1900s style advertises Pape's Diapepsin as a cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims rapid relief within five minutes after meals and encourages readers to buy for 50 cents from the pharmacist. It promises digestion of all foods and lasting stomach health.

Recital Delights with Violin and Readings Delight Audience

A parade of ghosts opened the program followed by Lindley Hoopes violin solo. Winfield Latham and Blanche Washburn with Ruth Painter, Francis Bridges, Emma Manlove and Leota Randleman gave praised readings and music. Refreshments of pumpkin pie and coffee were served after the entertaining event.

Lindley Hoopes Winfeld Latham Blanche Washburn Ruth Painter Francis Bridges Emma Manlove Leota Randleman

Hallowe'en Social Events Spark Muscatine

A flurry of Hallowe'en parties fills the evening in Muscatine. The A B C Girls host at Jessie Stirlen's 605 Woodlawn, Roger Jayne welcomes Muscatine high seniors at Geneva Golf and Country Club, and local hosts at East Front Street caves.

Hallowe'en Jessie Stirlen Woodlawn Avenue Roger Jayne Muscatine High School Geneva Golf and Country Club

Hallowe'en Party Hosted by Pearl Martin at Cedar Street

Miss Pearl Martin will entertain a group of friends this evening at the Martin home 405 Cedar street with a Hallowe en spread marking the holiday observance in a fitting manner.

Martin Cedar Street

Delta Kappa Phi Girls Host Progressive Halloween Spread

Unique in the city Hallowe en observances tonight the Delta Kappa Phi girls will enjoy a progressive spread with different courses at each home and a hay rack for transportation.

Hallowe’en Delta Kappa Phi

Halloween Gathering At YWCA Promises Enjoyable Evening

The Young Women's Christian Association will host a Halloween event this evening. The decorated rooms and elaborate preparations by the "ghosts" aim to entertain a large crowd of young people at the social gathering.

The Young Women’s Christian Association Hallowe'en

Townsley Hosts Large Hallowe'en Party For Youths

Mrs. R. C. Townsley entertained a large group of young people at her home last evening with a royal Hallowe'en theme. Games formed the main activity and refreshments were served throughout the event.

Mesdames Charles A. Giesenhaus J. D. Fulham Hallowe’en East Front Street Giesenhaus Fulham R. C. Townsley

Musserville church hosts unique Hallowe en social at Hoopes hall

The Standard Bearers society of the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church held a late evening Hallow e'en social at Hoopes hall. The event drew praise for its novelty and success across attendees.

Standard Bearers Musserville Methodist Episcopal

Hallowe'en Social a Decided Success at Hoopes Hall

Hoopes Hall hosted the Musserville Methodist Standard Bearers society for a Halloween social. Games like bobbing for apples and the cat smile provided amusement. Corn stalks autumn foliage and illuminated pumpkins decorated the hall while a fortune teller and a darkened room added a spooky touch.

Hoopes Hall Musserville Methodist Church Standard Bearers Society All Hallows

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Cautions Families

A married man who allows any family member to take substitutes for Foley's Honey and Tar is guilty of neglect. The advertisement asserts Foley's is best for pulmonary troubles and contains no opiates, sold in a yellow package by A. W. Morgan, Druggist.

Foley A. W. Morgan

Local residents travel for Iowa City football game

Dr. H P Mason and Arnold Jacobsen head to Iowa City for the Nebraska versus Iowa game. Others including Mrs. Johnson, Miss Nellie Stoner, Miss Stella Mooney, and Dr. A R Leith accompany or visit relatives in Iowa City Des Moines and Muscatine nearby.

Knight Muscatine R. Tagge Durant Langman Arnold Jacobsen Iowa City Dr. Hardman Kansas City A. R. Leith. F. C. Wickes Nellie Stoner Stella Mooney Davenport Cerilia Russell A. R. Leith

Miss Laura Hintermeister Hosts Halloween Party Night

Miss Laura Hintermeister of 414 Evans Street will entertain this evening at a Halloween party at her home.

Laura Hintermeister Evans Street

Local Residents Return From Visits As School Term Closes

Miss Bartosh and Miss Belle Edge visited then returned to Mt. Vernon this morning. Prof. W A Pye rode as a passenger for the Iowa Nebraska game. P A Duncan returned home from Muscatine after visiting relatives. Miss Anna Christensen came back from Davenport after visiting kin. Miss Anna Murphy closed a successful term at Sweetland No 9 yesterday.

Bartosh Belle Edge Mt. Vernon W. A. Pye Iowa City P. A. Duncan Muscatine Anna Christensen Davenport Anna Murphy Sweetland No. 9

Dr King's New Discovery Offered at Havercamp's

A newspaper note states the remedy named Dr King s New Discovery relieves sufferers of lung trouble and invites them to buy at Havercamp s Prescription Drug Store for 50 cents or 1 90.

Mrs Duffield and Brisbine Return From City Visit

Mrs Raymond Duffield and her mother Mrs William Brisbine of Corbin Cliff returned home today after visiting in this city for some time.

Raymond Duffield William Brisbine Corbin Cliff

Dr Miles Nervine touted for epilepsy and nervous disorders

An advertising testimonial extols Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epileptic fits and nervous diseases. A parent recounts dramatic improvement in a son after June to August 1906 and urges others to seek advice, with druggists authorized to refund first bottle if no benefit.

Miles John W. R. Allison Dr. Miles Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Circles Host Meals and Cake Sale at Local Spots

Major John Circle served noon dinner in the Jackson building on West Second Street and plans an oyster supper tonight. Colonel Hare Circle conducted a successful Hallowe'en cake sale at B. E. Lilly's store today.

John Circle Jackson Building West Second Street Colonel Hare B. E. Lilly’s

Halloween Social Draws Large Crowd at First Congregational

The Christian Endeavor society held a well attended Hallowe en social in church parlors with games programs and refreshments. The Relief Hose company plans its annual Hallowe en masquerade dance at Hare s hall tonight by the organization.

Christian Endeavor Society First Congregational Church Relief Hose Company Hare's Hall

Halloween Invitation at Miss Hazel Keath’s Home

An invitation social by Miss Hazel Keath on East Eighth Street is held this evening. Rooms are decorated with Jack o lanterns and other Halloween night motifs.

Hazel Keath East Eighth Street

Iowa Nebraska grid clash stirs state wide turnout

Iowa City hosts the big game as fans from Muscatine and nearby towns travel to watch Nebraska preferred by bettors. Beltzer may play for Nebraska while Iowa guards Perrine is unlikely to start, with Carberry stepping in.

Iowa Nebraska Iowa City Muscatine University City Nee C. Preston Charles Weber Frederick McDougal W. Blake Smith John Roach Randall Tipton D. J. McDonald Zetta Fesler Alice M. Hunter Cornhuskers Minnesota Missouri Catlin Lincoln Beltzer The Perrine Carberry

Healing of Amos King by Bucklen's Amica Salve

After years of suffering a sore Amos King of Port Byron New York found cure with Bucklen's Amica Salve priced at 25 cents per jar as advertised by Havercamp's Prescription Drug.

Amos King Port Byron N. Y Bucklen Havercamp

Miss Jennie Robertson Praised As Public Service Candidate

The Journal lauds Miss Jennie Robertson of Columbus Junction for four years of loyal correspondence. The Columbus Safeguard, endorsing her bid for Louisa County recorder, notes her strong primary showing and wide local ties, predicting a large Republican vote and confident, faithful office performance.

Jennie Robertson Columbus Junction Robertson Louisa County Columbus Safeguard Miss Robertson

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Mulford Church Brugyed Elder Philatheas First Methodist Episcopal Church Mulberry Avenue Bridgman’s Corner Muscatine Business’ College Alumni Association Hallowe’en Dance Business College W. D. Peck Dealing Hallowe'en Social Hoopes Ted Wilton Hawkeyes California Rock Island Southern el Paso New Mexico Scenic Colorado Chita S. F. Boyd Swan Mundt J. H. Mundt East Third St Ing Cook, Musser & Co. State Bank P. M. Musser C. Cook B. Cook C. Stocker Mag's Savings Dept Mezger Muscatine Broom Factory Harry Metzger
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